Social Media Producer

Description:

Works under the direction of the Executive Producer to produce engaging online content that showcases CPAC’s flagship shows.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In accordance with CPAC’s editorial priorities and principles: select, edit, package, post & optimize content for social media platforms.
• Monitor interviews and news sources to identify appropriate content for publication as digital-first video and/or social media posts.
• Research and write descriptions and other metadata for social media posts & captions.
• Work with the Executive Producer to ensure all editorial content meets CPAC’s journalistic and technical standards.
• Track, compile, analyze & report on social media engagement metrics.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills and experience required):

• A degree or diploma in journalism, TV production or related discipline plus two years of comparable/relevant media experience.
• A strong understanding of journalism practices and news broadcast standards.
• Fully bilingual in English and French (written & spoken).
• Advanced knowledge of social media & digital platforms.
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills.

• Ability to work to exacting standards & meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as required.
• Proven ability to increase online presence and social media offering.
• A keen interest in politics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, and versatile.
• Must upgrade technical skills as required.